Preposition: of

• group: The same applies to analgesics, anti-emetics, antihistamines and sedatives of the phenothiazine group.

Converse of object

• prescribe: On 16 April a Dr. Hopkins was called who prescribed a sedative.

• administer: She had lost consciousness before they could administer a sedative.

• receive: Charlotte is currently not receiving any sedative or regular analgesic medication.

• give: The vet still wont examine him without us giving a little dog sedative.

• take: People who had taken sedatives for five consecutive nights were compared with others taking dummy pills.

• have: It is possible to have a slight sedative to help you relax.

Adjective modifier

• mild: In some cases a mild sedative might be given to help the person sleep.

• intravenous: An intravenous sedative will be given to make you more comfortable during the test.

• natural: The milky fluid in the stem of lettuce contains a natural sedative hence the traditional recipe for lettuce tea.

• strong: For children aged over two, you may be offered a stronger sedative or a general anesthetic.

• other: Other sedative or narcotic agents may also be used.

• powerful: The medicos had to use a powerful sedative to quiet her.

Modifies a noun

• antihistamine: Pharmacies stock sleep aids that contain sedative antihistamines or herbal remedies.

• injection: He very rarely gets an attack of epilepsy, which can be easily controlled with a sedative drug injection.

• drug: A sedative drug is injected into the hand or arm.

• effect: In very high doses, the sedative effect can cause a loss of consciousness.

• medicine: Are there any risks of the test or side-effects of the sedative medicine?

• agent: If possible the shorter acting sedative agents should be used.

Noun used with modifier

• nerve: Another well-known Mercury ruled planet, Valerian, has been used as a nerve sedative for centuries.